Greeks & the 86th Academy Awards – Oscars

The 86th Academy Awards – 02 March, 2014.

The Greek minds are live and well in Hollywood, as many nominations have been earned for the 86th Academy Awards Oscars.

Before Midnight – Academy Award nomination for Richard Linklater. The movie was filmed in Peloponnese, Greece, has received the nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Beautiful setting, cinematography and music. [See Movie Trailer]

Filming Locations:

Kardamyli, Messinia, Greece

Costa Navarino Luxury Resort, Messinia, Greece (hotel room scene)

Kalamata International Airport – Kalamata, Messinia, Greece (Jesse and Hank at the airport in the opening scene)

Nebraska – has received six nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress. Alexander Payne, the Greek American filmmmaker has been recognized for his work, as well Phedon Papamichael for Best Cinematography on the film.

Philomena – the Greek French composer Alexandre Desplat received a nomination for Best Original Score.